Jesse
@jesseleftcoast.bsky.social
Pilot, adventurer, hiker, technologist, and other "ists"... PNW born and raised
Currently own and fly a 1972 Cessna Cardinal 177B .
Currently own and fly a 1972 Cessna Cardinal 177B .
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Reddit is flooded with small businesses owners getting crushed by tariffs — devastated by the thought of raising prices, firing workers, or closing up shop entirely.
April 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Reddit is flooded with small businesses owners getting crushed by tariffs — devastated by the thought of raising prices, firing workers, or closing up shop entirely.
I’m reminded it’s #FlightDeckMonday and I’ll participate even though my flight deck isn’t exactly awe inspiring. I’ll cheat and do two. First is fun because I’m in a steep bank over Grand Coulee Dam and looks cool. Second is my boring actual flight deck. #avgeek #GeneralAviation
March 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I’m reminded it’s #FlightDeckMonday and I’ll participate even though my flight deck isn’t exactly awe inspiring. I’ll cheat and do two. First is fun because I’m in a steep bank over Grand Coulee Dam and looks cool. Second is my boring actual flight deck. #avgeek #GeneralAviation
#WingTipWednesday here with a quick clip from this summer where I got to fly my family from central Washington to Red Lodge, MT for a Yellowstone trip. This is over Butte, MT.
#avgeek #GeneralAviation #GA #PNW #Cessna
#avgeek #GeneralAviation #GA #PNW #Cessna
March 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
#WingTipWednesday here with a quick clip from this summer where I got to fly my family from central Washington to Red Lodge, MT for a Yellowstone trip. This is over Butte, MT.
#avgeek #GeneralAviation #GA #PNW #Cessna
#avgeek #GeneralAviation #GA #PNW #Cessna
Had a break in the weather, so took the Cardinal up for a spin and knocked the winter rust off my flying skills. We’ll call this Mountain Peak Monday, that’s a thing right? That or I’m two days early for Wing Tip Wednesday. Columbia River visible.
#cessna #pnw #avgeek #generalaviation #aviation
#cessna #pnw #avgeek #generalaviation #aviation
March 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Had a break in the weather, so took the Cardinal up for a spin and knocked the winter rust off my flying skills. We’ll call this Mountain Peak Monday, that’s a thing right? That or I’m two days early for Wing Tip Wednesday. Columbia River visible.
#cessna #pnw #avgeek #generalaviation #aviation
#cessna #pnw #avgeek #generalaviation #aviation
I’m participating, but just for clarity, does this mean no AvGas too? :) #GeneralAviation
February 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I’m participating, but just for clarity, does this mean no AvGas too? :) #GeneralAviation
I hate this trend in #Aviation. Not a great start to the year in both commercial or #GeneralAviation
Within the span of 90 minutes on Tuesday morning, two airplanes, at Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport and at Chicago’s Midway International Airport, were forced to abort landings to avoid collisions, federal aviation officials said.
Two Planes, in Washington and Chicago, Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions
The near misses on Tuesday came after a string of aviation disasters, including the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet last month that killed 67 people.
www.nytimes.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I hate this trend in #Aviation. Not a great start to the year in both commercial or #GeneralAviation
(1/2) I want to highlight two raffles for my flying friends, both are great causes and offer two badass aircraft. First up is Serial number 1 (!!!) Carbon Cub raffle by the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation out of Idaho, link to entry is here: jrbaf.org/raffle/
Raffle – Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation
jrbaf.org
February 18, 2025 at 3:56 AM
(1/2) I want to highlight two raffles for my flying friends, both are great causes and offer two badass aircraft. First up is Serial number 1 (!!!) Carbon Cub raffle by the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation out of Idaho, link to entry is here: jrbaf.org/raffle/
Post your favorite places to fly into for #GeneralAviation - I’ll go first. Grand Coulee Airport is 3W7 and it’s set down in a valley with sheer cliffs on all sides, surrounded by water on both ends of runway. Offers $5 a night camping! #avgeek #aviation #flying #airport #pnw
January 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Amazing footage of a successful water drop on live TV during coverage of the #malibu #wildfires - www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckin...
#avgeek #aviation #flywithaopa #flyingmagazine
#avgeek #aviation #flywithaopa #flyingmagazine
Water Tanker drops right on target.
www.reddit.com
January 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Amazing footage of a successful water drop on live TV during coverage of the #malibu #wildfires - www.reddit.com/r/nextfuckin...
#avgeek #aviation #flywithaopa #flyingmagazine
#avgeek #aviation #flywithaopa #flyingmagazine
I hate to admit it but this really resonated with me, lol
#parenting
#parenting
January 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I hate to admit it but this really resonated with me, lol
#parenting
#parenting
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January 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Anyone attending the Northwest Aviation Conference? I've not yet attended but considering going this year, wondering if it's worth the visit as a GA pilot? Seeming like interesting safety seminars and other content. www.washingtonaviation.org/conference #avgeek #aviation #Generalaviation #pnw
Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show, Puyallup WA | aviation expo destails — Washington Aviation Association
The Aviation show in Puyallup is back in 2022! Join us February 26-27 at the WA State fairgrounds for the premier event featuring pilot and aircraft owner seminars as well as IA renewal and aviation c...
www.washingtonaviation.org
January 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Anyone attending the Northwest Aviation Conference? I've not yet attended but considering going this year, wondering if it's worth the visit as a GA pilot? Seeming like interesting safety seminars and other content. www.washingtonaviation.org/conference #avgeek #aviation #Generalaviation #pnw
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Episode 93 is live! Check out the link below to watch this great podcast with Blancolirio’s Juan Browne. Don’t forget to check out his YouTube channel! #sportys #podcast
www.sportys.com/blog/modern-...
www.sportys.com/blog/modern-...
December 23, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Episode 93 is live! Check out the link below to watch this great podcast with Blancolirio’s Juan Browne. Don’t forget to check out his YouTube channel! #sportys #podcast
www.sportys.com/blog/modern-...
www.sportys.com/blog/modern-...
Not sure how I missed this, but @sportys.bsky.social is in on AI to 1. Query AI about course material and do mock orals, and 2. Chat FAR/AIM regulations in natural language. The latter being a huge with how hard it can be to find material as a student. tinyurl.com/3nt44dde
#AvGeek #GeneralAviation
#AvGeek #GeneralAviation
Sporty’s debuts Aviation Intelligence
Sporty's dipped a toe into artificial intelligence with the recent integration of two aviation-minded bots into its popular pilot training courses to quiz us and explain concepts in context.
www.aopa.org
December 3, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Not sure how I missed this, but @sportys.bsky.social is in on AI to 1. Query AI about course material and do mock orals, and 2. Chat FAR/AIM regulations in natural language. The latter being a huge with how hard it can be to find material as a student. tinyurl.com/3nt44dde
#AvGeek #GeneralAviation
#AvGeek #GeneralAviation
Two interesting bits covering the health of #GeneralAviation for the #AvGeek crowd:
1. GAMA released a report on GA trends, which look healthy for 2024. Link: tinyurl.com/yc3pv6yj
2. AOPA Safety Report - fatal accidents continue to drop: 0.68 Fatal accidents per 100,000 hours. tinyurl.com/2bdxh4kk
1. GAMA released a report on GA trends, which look healthy for 2024. Link: tinyurl.com/yc3pv6yj
2. AOPA Safety Report - fatal accidents continue to drop: 0.68 Fatal accidents per 100,000 hours. tinyurl.com/2bdxh4kk
gama.aero
December 3, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Two interesting bits covering the health of #GeneralAviation for the #AvGeek crowd:
1. GAMA released a report on GA trends, which look healthy for 2024. Link: tinyurl.com/yc3pv6yj
2. AOPA Safety Report - fatal accidents continue to drop: 0.68 Fatal accidents per 100,000 hours. tinyurl.com/2bdxh4kk
1. GAMA released a report on GA trends, which look healthy for 2024. Link: tinyurl.com/yc3pv6yj
2. AOPA Safety Report - fatal accidents continue to drop: 0.68 Fatal accidents per 100,000 hours. tinyurl.com/2bdxh4kk
Sad to see this.. especially since these types of airports get much needed supplies into more remote areas, smaller cities and villages. In the US, they’ve been the life blood of emergency services in areas like the Carolinas after hurricanes this year. #generalaviation #ukrainewar
⚡️War has caused significant damage to most of Ukraine's civilian airports, PM Shmyhal says.
At least 15 of Ukraine's 20 civilian airports have sustained damage since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Nov. 30.
At least 15 of Ukraine's 20 civilian airports have sustained damage since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Nov. 30.
War has caused significant damage to most of Ukraine's civilian airports, PM Shmyhal says
At least 15 of Ukraine's 20 civilian airports have sustained damage since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Nov. 30.
kyivindependent.com
December 1, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Sad to see this.. especially since these types of airports get much needed supplies into more remote areas, smaller cities and villages. In the US, they’ve been the life blood of emergency services in areas like the Carolinas after hurricanes this year. #generalaviation #ukrainewar
I’ll bite. My first photo ever next to a single engine airplane. This would later be my first ever flight, out of KRNT in a Boeing Employee Club rental. Writing checks to the sky ever since.. #avgeek #generalaviation
December 1, 2024 at 1:46 AM
I’ll bite. My first photo ever next to a single engine airplane. This would later be my first ever flight, out of KRNT in a Boeing Employee Club rental. Writing checks to the sky ever since.. #avgeek #generalaviation
As an EV drive myself, while this isn't quite the truck for me (8,800 lbs!!!), I do love seeing longer range options showing up. This beast is capable of doing 440 miles on a single charger! www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024...
#electricvehicles
#electricvehicles
www.motortrend.com
November 30, 2024 at 5:12 AM
As an EV drive myself, while this isn't quite the truck for me (8,800 lbs!!!), I do love seeing longer range options showing up. This beast is capable of doing 440 miles on a single charger! www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024...
#electricvehicles
#electricvehicles
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! My first on Bluesky.
A cold one here, so throwback to a shot flying between Wenatchee and Quincy, WA in the spring morning hours for my #avgeek and #aviation peeps out there. #generalaviation
A cold one here, so throwback to a shot flying between Wenatchee and Quincy, WA in the spring morning hours for my #avgeek and #aviation peeps out there. #generalaviation
November 29, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! My first on Bluesky.
A cold one here, so throwback to a shot flying between Wenatchee and Quincy, WA in the spring morning hours for my #avgeek and #aviation peeps out there. #generalaviation
A cold one here, so throwback to a shot flying between Wenatchee and Quincy, WA in the spring morning hours for my #avgeek and #aviation peeps out there. #generalaviation
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Thx to everyone who provided input and suggestions to the draft BSKY ✈️ #avgeek / #aviation community hashtags QRG | latest version below | Wednesdays and Thursdays are going to be lit.
It is a living document, so keep the suggestions coming | #aviation #pilotsofbsky #bskyAvgeekCommunityHashtags
It is a living document, so keep the suggestions coming | #aviation #pilotsofbsky #bskyAvgeekCommunityHashtags
November 23, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Thx to everyone who provided input and suggestions to the draft BSKY ✈️ #avgeek / #aviation community hashtags QRG | latest version below | Wednesdays and Thursdays are going to be lit.
It is a living document, so keep the suggestions coming | #aviation #pilotsofbsky #bskyAvgeekCommunityHashtags
It is a living document, so keep the suggestions coming | #aviation #pilotsofbsky #bskyAvgeekCommunityHashtags
My most favorite thing I see when I take friends up to fly is when I tell them they can open the window. There's something absolutely mind blowing to people when they realize you can just hang an arm out the window and fly around. #GeneralAviation #Cessna #Aviation
November 23, 2024 at 10:29 PM
My most favorite thing I see when I take friends up to fly is when I tell them they can open the window. There's something absolutely mind blowing to people when they realize you can just hang an arm out the window and fly around. #GeneralAviation #Cessna #Aviation
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Someone called this mass exodus from Twitter ‘the fall of the Broman Empire’ and I died laughing. 💀
November 23, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Someone called this mass exodus from Twitter ‘the fall of the Broman Empire’ and I died laughing. 💀
Fun Bluesky user growth tracker I found earlier today. I’ve seen it range from 5-9 users per second being created on the platform today. Check it out here bcounter.nat.vg
Bcounter
Almost-real-time Bluesky user count
bcounter.nat.vg
November 20, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Fun Bluesky user growth tracker I found earlier today. I’ve seen it range from 5-9 users per second being created on the platform today. Check it out here bcounter.nat.vg
Couple shots as we cruised through Montana over Bozeman and Missoula on our way to Red Lodge. Also a sneaky shot of my son showing how he prefers to fly. #GeneralAviation
My bird of choice is currently a Cessna Cardinal.
My bird of choice is currently a Cessna Cardinal.
November 20, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Couple shots as we cruised through Montana over Bozeman and Missoula on our way to Red Lodge. Also a sneaky shot of my son showing how he prefers to fly. #GeneralAviation
My bird of choice is currently a Cessna Cardinal.
My bird of choice is currently a Cessna Cardinal.